Fur curler



July 20, 1948. D. MAINWOLD 2,445,444

FUR CURLER Filed Sept. 16, 1944 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 IN V EN TOR.

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D. MAINWOLD FUR cuRLER 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed Sept. 16* 1944 mmvrox By David Mainzwld Patented July 20, 1948 UNITED STATES PAIEN T OFF CE FUR ovarian David Mainwold, Brooklyn N. Y. Application'september 16, 1944, Serial No. 554,478

. 1 This invention relates to new and useful improvements in a fur curler.

The invention contemplates the construction of a fur curler which is particularly intended to strengthen and make clear-the curls in lamb types crease the value of the fur pelt. This invention proposes the construction of a simple fur curler which can readily be used to make more distinct the curls already inherent in pelts or fur pieces, and to supplement and addcur'led areas by using this curler everywhere such areas are needed.

--The invention proposes the construction of a new and improved fur curler'characterized in a plate-like member for attachment on the fiat face of a thermostatically controlled electric iron; It is proposed that this plate-like member be provided with rib-like projections on its outer face outlining a lamb type of fur curl. It is proposed to design the depth of the rib-like projections to correspond with the average size and curl of a fur piece. Furthermore the invention proposes to provide a series of similar plate-like members for covering a series of fur curl sizes. With this setup it is possible to select one plate-like member which corresponds closest to the curl of a particular piece of fur andu'se this plate-like member to reinforce, .add and bring out the curl of the fur.

It is important that a thermostatically controlled electric iron be used so that there is no danger of the iron overheating and burning or singeing the hair of the fur or damaging" the leather of the fur. It is necessarythat a-suitable plate-like member be selected to curl a piece of fur. If the rib-likeprojections are too deep-they will leave an impression on the fur piece. If too shallow they will flatten the natural curl.

Still further the invention proposes modified forms of the fur curler, one of which makes use of a simple means for attaching the plate-like member to the electric iron. Another one makes use of a backing plate adjustably mounted on the plate-like member by which the depth of the riblike projections may be varied.

Still further the invention proposes a fur curler as described which is eflicient in operation 3 Claims. (01. s-+

2 .7 and which may be manufactured and sold at a reasonable cost.

' For further comprehension of the invention,

and of the objects and advantages thereof, refer.-. ence will be had to the following description and accompanying drawings, and to the appended claims in which the various novel features of the invention are more particularly set forth.

In the accompanying drawings forming a material part of this disclosure:

Fig. .1 is a perspective .view of a thermostatically controlled electric iron provided with the fur curler constructed in accordance with this invention. I 1 r Fig. 2 is a bottom perspective curler shown in Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a detailed plan view of Fig. 2.

Fig. 4is a-iragmentary enlarged vertical sectional view taken onthe line 4-4 of Fig.- 3.

Fig. -5 is a perspective view of another fur curler constructed in accordance with a modified form of the invention and viewed bottom side up.

Fig. 6 is a perspective View of the slides which must be used with the fur curler shown in Fig; 5. Fig? is a fragmentary sectional view of a fur curler constructed in accordance with another fonne tn n ent q re-nu curler in accordance with this inven tion, disclosed in Figs. 1 to 4, includes a plate-like memterm for attachment on the flatface of a thermostatically controlled electric iron I l. This plate-like jn ernber Ill hasa rib-like projection l2 its quter faceoutlining alamb type of fur curl. The depth and spacingof said rib-like projections view of the ur depend upon the size of the curl of the fur piece'tobe curled. For this reason it is advisable that ,a plurality of similar plate-like members be supplied; to comprise a complete set which permitsa selection of that plate-likemember which just fits a particular size of curl of a' iur pieCe. t h plate-l ke membe D s s w P de with .a .fiange it .yjvhieh fits around the edge por' tion of the" electric iron ll. Several fiat headed screws 15 are used for attaching the plate-like member 10 to the electric iron H. The screws l5 may be removed and a different plate-like member may be placed on the electric iron, as already explained.

The rib-like projections I2 are preferably of wedge-shape form.

The electric iron I I is of the conventional type and may be hung on a spring suspension frame for easy manipulation when the iron is used on 3 a fur garment hung or placed on a dressmakers form.

The plate-like member It) may be removed and the fiat bottom of the electric iron may then be used for ironing long haired furs, without singemg.

This device may also be used at a low heat, on dyed furs, which would ordinarily be discolored upon application of intense heat.

The plate-like members l may also be in the form of small blocks and used individually with the commonly used type of iron.

In Figs. 5 and 6 a modified form of the invention has been disclosed which is similar to the previous form distinguishing merely in the fact that the plate-like member I6 is solid, that is, it is not provided with a flange. Instead it is provided with several dove-tailed grooves 18 parallel to each other and extending lengthwise of the member. A slide I9 is provided for each groove 18. Fastener elements 20 are used for attaching the slides I 9 to the electric iron. Each slide 19 is provided with a leaf spring 2| which is attached at one end by rivets or other fastening elements 22. The leaf springs 2| have projecting curved portions capable of frictionally engaging the faces of the grooves [8 for securely holding the platelike member in position on the electric iron.

In accordance with this form of the invention the slides 19 are attached to the bottom of the electric iron by the screws 20. The plate-like member l6 may be easily connected with the electric iron by merely sliding it over and upon the slides l9. It may be removed by merely pushing it off the slides.

In other respects this form of the invention is identical to the prior form and like parts may be identified by identical reference numerals.

In Fig. '7 still another modified form of the invention is disclosed which is very similar to the first form of the invention distinguishing in the fact that there is a backing plate 25 having openings 26 through which the rib-like projections [2 from the plate-like member In extend into. This backing plate 25 is adjustably mounted upon the plate like member ID. More specifically the backing plate 25 is supported in various elevated positions by several screws 21. The outer ends of the screws 21 are provided with slits or cuts 28 for a screw driver by which they may be turned. The flange 14 of the plate-like member I0 is provided with screws 30 by which it may be attached upon an electric iron.

This fur curler is used identically the same way as the first described fur curler, except that the backing plate 25 may be adjusted upwards or downwards to decrease or increase the depth between the rib like projections I2. This makes it possible to use the fur curler on fur skins having larger or smaller curls.

While I have illustrated and described the preferred embodiments of my invention, it is to be understood that I do not limit myself to the precise constructions herein disclosed and the 4 right is reserved to all changes and modifications coming within the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by United States Letters Patent, is:

1. A fur curler, comprising a. plate-like member for attachment on the flat face of a thermostatically con-trqlled electric iron and having outwardly tapering rib-like projections on its outer face outlining a lamb type of fur curl, and the depth of and the spacing of said rib-like projections depending upon the size of the curl of the fur to be curled, and abacking plate upon the outer face of said member having openings through which said rib-like projections extend, and means for holding said backing plate in selected positions spaced from the outer edges of said rib-like projections.

2. A fur curler, comprising a plate-like member for attachment on the flat face of a thermostatically controlled electric iron and having outwardly tapering rib-like projections on its outer face outlining a lamb type of furcurl, and the depth .of and the spacing of said rib-like projections depending upon the size of the curl of the fur to be curled, and a backing plate upon the outer face of said member having openings through. which said rib-like projections extend, and means for holding said backing plate in selected positions spaced from the outer edges of said rib-like projections, comprising several screws threadedly engaging said backing plate and freely rotatively mounted in said member.

3. A fur curler, comprising a plate-like member for attachment on the fiat face of a thermostatically controlled electric iron and having rib-like projections on its outer face outlining a type of fur curl, the depth of and the spacing of said rib-like projections depending upon the size of the curl of the fur to be curled, a backing plate upon the outer face of said member having openings through which said rib-like projections extend, and means for holding said backing plate in selected positions spaced from the outer edges of said rib-like projections.

DAVID MAINwOLD.

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file of this patent:

UNITED STATES PATENTS Germany Aug. 4, 1927 

